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Former top regulator named new president of Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin utility business

1 hour 20 min ago
Becky Valcq is succeeding David de Leon, who is retiring effective July 1 as president of Alliant Energy's Wisconsin energy company.

Wisconsin will get millions in federal AmeriCorps money after months of delay

1 hour 40 min ago
The funding will go towards supporting 20 programs around the state, including the United Way of Dane County’s early literacy and math tutoring programs and Wisconsin 4-H.

Texas sues 'woke' Epic Systems, alleging monopoly in electronic health care records

3 hours 15 min ago
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton cited Epic’s whimsical office buildings as proof the company is overcharging customers.

Ice Age Trail segment in Cross Plains will soon feature more trail, less pavement

3 hours 20 min ago
A $1 million, 100-acre addition of woods, marsh and prairie could be ready for hikers by 2028.

5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Dec. 17 edition

3 hours 27 min ago
A senior who broke a pair of program records as well as multiple elite two-way players headline this week's five stars. Vote for the most impressive effort as the Supernova.

Person of interest in Beloit homicide dies of apparent suicide in police pursuit

3 hours 35 min ago
The person of interest in a Dec. 10 homicide in Beloit was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a pursuit with Illinois State Police, Beloit police reported.

Buraka on verge of closing, the last thing its owner wants

3 hours 50 min ago
Madison's only Ethiopian restaurant has been in business in various forms for 33 years.

'Disappointing' blowout loss puts Bucks' season-long road struggles into perspective

3 hours 53 min ago
The Bucks have several issues to work out if they want to be a contender in the Eastern Conference. Solving their struggles away from Fiserv Forum is priority No. 1.

'Inexcusable': Wisconsin men's basketball's defensive communication a focus after blowout loss

4 hours 23 min ago
The Badgers said they weren't "connected" defensively against Nebraska, and some plays made that pretty clear to see.

Primary shows why new voting system is needed | Richard S. Russell

4 hours 45 min ago
If anybody ever needed a superb case study for why ranked-choice voting is a good idea, look no further than the Democratic field of contenders to succeed Gov. Tony Evers.

Polzin: How Carter Booth's viral moment became Wisconsin volleyball's rallying cry

4 hours 53 min ago
Carter Booth is sorry for her foul-mouth faux pas. But the message behind it requires no apology: She's doing everything in her power to extend her run with the Badgers.

Plenty of Packers players questionable heading into crucial game against Bears

4 hours 55 min ago
Green Bay suffered its fair share of injuries against the Broncos and now have some key decisions to make before a North Division matchup in Chicago on Saturday.

Madison's rushed cottage court ordinance has problems | Alex Saloutos

5 hours 15 min ago
The Madison City Council unanimously approved a cottage court ordinance Dec. 9. I support cottage courts, which are lusters of smaller homes. But this ordinance has serious problems, and the council should reconsider.

Final Four trip triggers salary, bonus bump for Wisconsin volleyball coach

5 hours 27 min ago
The Badgers' victory against Texas in the regional final added to coach Kelly Sheffield's salary for 2026 as well as to the bonus he'll get this season.

Donald Trump is holding down inflation | Mike Badger

5 hours 30 min ago
President Donald Trump deserves a lot of the criticism he gets from the left, but claiming he is not fighting inflation doesn't wash.

ICE's outrageous tactics undermine law enforcement mission | Boston Herald

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:40pm
ICE isn’t doing itself any favors.

College football 'visionary,' Wisconsin alum Chuck Neinas dies at 93

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 5:37pm
The Wisconsin native and former Badgers broadcaster was at the center of a landmark lawsuit that has shaped the landscape of college football over the past 40 years.

Madison police: Man arrested after disturbance at Jewish center

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 5:17pm
No actual weapons were found, and the man did not make any specific verbal threats, police said.

No prison for doctor

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 4:30pm
LOS ANGELES — A doctor who pleaded guilty in a scheme to supply ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death was sentenced Tuesday to eight months of home confinement.

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